Forgiveness and State Anger of Students from Three Religious Groups

This study investigated the difference between forgiveness and state anger among post graduate students from various departments of Karnatak University, Dharwad, and belonging to Hindu, Muslim and Christian religion. An equal number of students were selected (Hindu=50, Muslim=50 and Christian=50) from each religion by using quota sampling technique. Forgiveness was measured by, the Decisional and Emotional Forgiveness Scale developed by Worthington Jr, et al. (2007) and State anger was measured by State anger scale developed by Spielberger et al. (1988). Results indicated a significant difference among three groups on their decisional and emotional forgiveness and state anger. Further stepwise multiple regression analysts revealed the factors significantly contributed to decisional and emotional forgiveness and state anger of the students. Findings of the study have social implications.